E1.2(C): Foreign words used in English

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English
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9th Grade
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Hard
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Richard Andrew Almaraz
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The word "cliche" originates from which language?
French
Spanish
Italian
German
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E1.2C
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Latin phrase "carpe diem" mean?
Seize the day
Live and learn
Love conquers all
Time heals all wounds
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E1.2C
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The term "persona" originates from which language?
Greek
Latin
Italian
Spanish
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E1.2C
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the meaning of the French word "rendezvous"?
To relax
To gather
To repair
To meet
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E1.2C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The English word "ballet" has its roots in which language?
Spanish
Italian
French
Russian
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E1.2C
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Latin term "ad hoc" is commonly used to describe something that is:
Planned in advance
Improvised for a specific purpose
Scientific in nature
Historically significant
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E1.2C
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the Greek word "philosophy" literally mean?
Love of wisdom
Knowledge of nature
Study of stars
Art of speaking
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E1.2C
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